Vinyl LP pressing. 2024 release. The album title hangs heavy throughout the duration of the songs themselves, a weight around the neck of it's creators. Inspired by a tumultuous time for vocalist Seb Alvarez, the album is an uncomfortable listen as he grapples with then-undiagnosed bi-polar and unchecked addiction issues. Whilst the themes of shame, deception and trauma are not new to meth., they have previously been dressed up with a fictional veneer. This time around, Alvarez lays his vulnerabilities bare, offering up the darkest parts of himself. The oppressive burden of shame, galvanised by behaviours rooted in addiction and mental illness seeps into the anxiety-inducing atmosphere of the album. Alvarez chronicles the differing types of shame and rock bottom feelings from Catholic guilt instilled in him from a young age, through to the more recent deceptions of concealing the effects of alcoholism. As he details his constant internal battles and downward spirals, everything is channeled into the creative process. The result is stark, unyielding and raw.
Release date:
February 2, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
-
Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Bug Fudge Professional Series Record Cleaning Kit
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Executioner's Mask Almost There (Cream)
Seeing Red Records
October 11, 2024 -
Annarella and Django Jouer
We Are Busy Bodies
October 25, 2024 -
Ihlo Union [2xLP]
Kscope Import
October 11, 2024 -
Blind Ego The Hunting Party
Gentle Art Of Music
November 22, 2024 -
The Nelons Loving You
Daywind
October 4, 2024 -
Bersarin Quartett Systeme
Denovali Records
November 1, 2024 -
Awake The Dreamer Holocene (Magenta, Purple, White Marbled)
Arising Empire
November 8, 2024 -
Zacc Harris Chasing Shadows
Shifting Paradigm
November 15, 2024 -
Greg Mendez First Time / Alone
Dead Oceans
December 6, 2024 -
Paul Kelly Fever Longing Still
Cooking Vinyl
November 1, 2024 -
Body Count Merciless
Century Media
November 22, 2024 -
Red Hot Organization Transa: Selects
Red Hot Organization
October 25, 2024 -
Pedro the Lion & Lync B
Suicide Squeeze
November 1, 2024 -
Sauce Walka Saucefather 2 [2xLP]
The Sauce Familia
October 4, 2024